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Freshman named All-American

By Will Meyers · Wednesday, Dec. 10,2003 12:46 a.m.

IU freshman safety Will Meyers was selected as a First Team Freshman All-American by Sporting News Monday. He was named Big Ten freshman of the year by Sporting News last week. "I would have never thought they would have chosen me for something like this," Meyers said in a statement. "This is a great honor. Our defensive scheme was one that really put me in positions to be involved in the action, and even though I'd much rather be going to a bowl game with this team, it is nice to be recognized like this. Hopefully this helps as a springboard as we work in the offseason."

Red Sox begin negotiations

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Dec. 10,2003 12:44 a.m.

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic -- Boston Red Sox owner John Henry lashed out at Nomar Garciaparra's agent on Tuesday, saying it was the "the height of hypocrisy" to accuse the team of betrayal even though the star shortstop rejected the team's lucrative, long-term offer last spring. "He says we're being disingenuous. I take great umbrage at that statement," Henry said at the opening of the team's academy in the Dominican Republic, according to two Boston newspapers that covered the event. "That is the height of hypocrisy."

Lessons learned from the game

By -Val Tsoutsouris · Wednesday, Dec. 10,2003 12:42 a.m.

This is the last column of mine to appear in the IDS. Beginning in January 2002 and including summers, I have written a weekly column for the bigger part for almost two years. It's time for someone else to have a turn. In case you haven't been here for all of them or in case you decided to read something more scintillating, like an astrophysics textbook or the side of a cereal box, here is a brief summation of my columns.

Kruzan appoints new staff

By Sarah Schwimmer · Wednesday, Dec. 10,2003 12:39 a.m.

Mayor-elect Mark Kruzan appointed a new staff for his administration Tuesday. The new staffers include Julio Alonso as director of the Department of Public Works, Patrick Murphy as director of the Utilities Department, Kevin Robling as Corporation Counsel and Ron Walker as director of Economic Development. The staff will begin work Jan. 1 when Kruzan takes office.

Debate focuses on Dean

By Alyson Brodsy and Ron Fournier · Wednesday, Dec. 10,2003 12:39 a.m.

DURHAM, N.H. -- Eight Democratic presidential contenders on Tuesday strongly disputed that Howard Dean was the party's best chance for beating President Bush, or that former Vice President Al Gore's endorsement of the front-runner would seal the nomination. "This race is not over," declared Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts as the candidates gathered in this first-in-the-nation primary state for the year's eighth and final debate.

Panel discusses 'Coming Out for the Holidays'

By Stacie Vasko · Wednesday, Dec. 10,2003 12:39 a.m.

Kelly Compton, a self-described 31-year-old senior, came out over the phone while his parents were vacationing. He spoke to his mom first, and he knew it wasn't going to go well.

Rep. Hill defends vote to teachers

By Chris Freiberg and Warren Christopher Freiberg · Wednesday, Dec. 10,2003 12:39 a.m.

U.S. Rep. Baron Hill, D-Ind., visited the School of Education Tuesday to discuss literacy and language education in primary and secondary schools with IU faculty and local educators. At the forefront of the discussion was the controversial No Child Left Behind Act, which Hill voted for in 2001.

Wrestlers balance matches, finals week

By Colin Burns · Wednesday, Dec. 10,2003 12:37 a.m.

Finals are right around the corner for IU. Pulling all-nighters and fretting about grades are two of the main concerns for students. Hoosier wrestlers do not have this luxury. Not only must they worry about finals, but keeping their focus on upcoming matches is paramount for team success. "They are putting in a lot of work academically now, but there is enough time in the day for them to both study and wrestle," IU coach Duane Goldman said. "To be honest, practice for them is a good release when they are putting in a lot of study time."

IU to battle ND after year apart

By Natalie A. Trout · Wednesday, Dec. 10,2003 12:34 a.m.

IU and Notre Dame are both looking to end two-game losing streaks tonight at the Joyce Center in South Bend. Notre Dame (2-2) was ranked the last time IU (2-3) made the trip to South Bend, and it was also IU coach Mike Davis' first season as head coach. IU was 3-3 at the time and upset the then-No. 10 Notre Dame, 86-78. IU hasn't lost to the Fighting Irish since a trip to South Bend in 1994.

Bush in opposition to Taiwan independence

By Alyson Brodsy and George Gedda · Wednesday, Dec. 10,2003 12:25 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- President Bush said Tuesday after meeting with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao that he opposes the apparent interest of Taiwan's leaders in taking steps toward independence. Meeting with reporters in the Oval Office after a 40-minute meeting with Wen, Bush said he had told the premier, "The United States policy is one China." "We oppose any unilateral decision by either China or Taiwan to change the status quo," Bush said, "and the comments and actions made by the leader of Taiwan indicate that he may be willing to make decisions unilaterally, to change the status quo, which we oppose."

Former Sen. Paul Simon dies after undergoing single bypass heart surgery

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Dec. 10,2003 12:23 a.m.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Paul Simon, the bow-tie-wearing missionary's son who rose from crusading newspaper owner to U.S. senator and presidential aspirant, died Tuesday, a day after undergoing heart surgery. He was 75. Simon was surrounded by family members at St. John's Hospital in Springfield when he died, according to a statement from Southern Illinois University, where Simon started a public policy institute after his retirement.

Red Square bomber kills 5

By Alyson Brodsy and Maria Danilova · Wednesday, Dec. 10,2003 12:21 a.m.

MOSCOW -- A suicide bomber who may have intended to attack Russia's parliament blew herself up outside a nearby upscale hotel across from Red Square on Tuesday, killing five people and sparking fears of a new wave of terror attacks in the Russian capital. The bombing, which also wounded at least 12 people, came on the heels of Sunday's nationwide elections for parliament's lower house and only days after a woman blew herself up on a train in southern Russia, killing 44 people.

Gore endorses Dean for Democratic nomination

By Alyson Brodsy and Ron Fournier · Wednesday, Dec. 10,2003 12:19 a.m.

NEW YORK -- Former Vice President Al Gore endorsed Howard Dean for the Democratic presidential nomination Tuesday, adding momentum and political prestige to Dean's front-running campaign. Gore said Dean "really is the only candidate who has been able to inspire at the grass-roots level all over the country." He said the former Vermont governor also was the only Democratic candidate who made the correct judgment about the Iraq war.

Memo could be key in Jacko defense

By Alyson Brodsy and Tim Molloy · Wednesday, Dec. 10,2003 12:18 a.m.

LOS ANGELES -- Child welfare investigators earlier this year found there was no basis for allegations that Michael Jackson had abused the boy now accusing him of molestation, according to a confidential memo.

Doctors say Osbourne making steady progress

By Alyson Brodsy and Michael McDonough · Wednesday, Dec. 10,2003 12:18 a.m.

LONDON -- Ozzy Osbourne -- once a wild man of heavy metal music, now a dazed dad in a reality TV show -- recuperated in intensive care Tuesday from injuries including a broken neck vertebra after an all-terrain vehicle accident.

Around The Campus

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Dec. 10,2003 12:16 a.m.

The University Club will hold its annual holiday luncheon from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., today in the University Club rooms. The event is planned by the Women's Faculty and Staff Club and will feature door prizes, music and a special menu.

SEVIS program to end in December

By Lee Cleary · Wednesday, Dec. 10,2003 12:15 a.m.

Federal immigration officials have recently suspended a program that required immigrants to register annually while in the United States if they are from countries that have been linked to terrorism.

Student brings Nintendo games online

By Chris Freiberg and Warren Christopher Freiberg · Wednesday, Dec. 10,2003 12:15 a.m.

Nintendo GameCube-owning students who receive "Mario Kart: Double Dash!!" for the holidays will be able to play it online thanks to IU junior Chad Paulson. Paulson is the owner and founder of Warp Pipe, a project that allows LAN-enabled GameCube games to be played online.

Professors show talent in gallery

By Christine Jang · Wednesday, Dec. 10,2003 12:13 a.m.

The SoFA gallery, located within the School of Fine Arts, currently has on display experimental works of four visiting professors, each specializing in different studio areas.

'Chimes' concert features Singing Hoosiers

By Claire Blaustein · Wednesday, Dec. 10,2003 12:13 a.m.

With Christmas coming up, many stores are using Christmas carols to complete the ambiance of holiday cheer. The IU Auditorium is also getting into the sprit with "Chimes of Christmas," a concert performed by IU's Singing Hoosiers, along with the Symphonic Band and the Trombone Choir at 7:30 p.m. tonight at the IU Auditorium.